Ortho Assistant

North American Dental Group (NADG); Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

North American Dental Group (NADG) is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant in Homestead, Florida. This role focuses on delivering excellent chair-side support and assisting the Orthodontist with treatment preparations. Ideal candidates will have 0–2 years of experience, a valid state dental radiographer license, and CPR certification.

NADG offers a comprehensive benefits package, career growth opportunities, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years’ experience required.
• State licensure where specified.
• Valid Dental Radiographer License for respective state requirements.
• Commitment to providing exceptional service and support.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent chair-side clinical support to doctors.
• Records and reviews patient health history.
• Able to change and remove wires, brackets, and adhesive.
• Prepares treatment estimates for patient discussion.
• Sterilizes instruments and maintains chain of asepsis.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient education

Dental radiography

CPR certification

Job description

Orthodontic Assistant

"Open Up" to a Whole New Dental Experience. Imagine working in a place that delivers best‑in‑class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group.

Responsibilities

The Orthodontic Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. The assistant prepares the patient for treatment and assists the Orthodontist by preparing materials and equipment for treatment.

• Provides excellent chair‑side clinical support and assistance to doctors which includes but is not limited to charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor’s direction and ensures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating doctor.
• Ability to change and remove wires, brackets, and adhesive, take impressions, take scans, and prepare teeth for bonding.
• Prepares treatment estimates for review and discussion with the patient.
• Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years’ experience.
• State licensure where specified.
• Valid Dental Radiographer License for respective state requirements.
• CPR certification required.
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k).
• Competitive paid time off for full‑time and part‑time team members, increasing as you grow in your career with us.
• Constant opportunities for career growth and continuing education.
• An exciting atmosphere that allows for freedom and individuality, enabling the team to always strive to do the best for patients.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.